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Distance from Chemnitz to Aachen

Straight line

482 km
300 mi · 260 NM

By road

580 km
360 mi

Travel time

5 h 52 min
flight ≈ 1 h 6 min

Direction

W 272°
initial bearing

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How far is Chemnitz from Aachen?

Chemnitz (Germany) and Aachen (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 482 km in a straight line, that is 300 miles or 260 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chemnitz to Aachen is 580 km (360 miles), about 5 h 52 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Chemnitz, Aachen lies to the west (initial bearing 272°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 50.8563°, 9.5042°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 6 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Chemnitz from Aachen?

By road it is 580 km (360 miles) from Chemnitz to Aachen; in a straight line it is 482 km (300 miles).

How long is the drive from Chemnitz to Aachen?

About 5 h 52 min on the fastest route (580 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Aachen from Chemnitz?

Aachen is to the west of Chemnitz, at an initial bearing of 272°.

How long is the flight from Chemnitz to Aachen?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 6 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.